stillers4me
10-10-2011, 05:27 AM
Through four games, I'd begun to think the Steelers' only viable option to preserve Ben Roethlisberger was to freeze him. You know, cryogenics. Store him away and save him for some other day, when he wouldn't be limping for his life on a sprained foot.
But for this one day, this 38-17 bounce-back body slam of the Tennessee Titans on a pristine Sunday at Heinz Field, a few other less creative options were unearthed.
Like, oh, blocking.
And executing plays quickly.
And having receivers work their routes correctly.
And establishing an honest-to-Franco running game.
And trying just about every reverse, play-action pass and fake punt in offensive coordinator Bruce Arians' playbook................
read more @ http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_761077.html
But for this one day, this 38-17 bounce-back body slam of the Tennessee Titans on a pristine Sunday at Heinz Field, a few other less creative options were unearthed.
Like, oh, blocking.
And executing plays quickly.
And having receivers work their routes correctly.
And establishing an honest-to-Franco running game.
And trying just about every reverse, play-action pass and fake punt in offensive coordinator Bruce Arians' playbook................
read more @ http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_761077.html